From ocean crossings to river journeys, cruising was once one of the most glamorous and exclusive ways to see the world. Somewhere along the way, it became better known as the floating R.S.L. than the luxurious form of...
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Chris Ashton
Bali’s hottest new bars and restaurants
Bali is so hot right now. Shaking off the ‘party island’ image of old, Bali has quietly reinvented itself as the new gourmet mecca of South Indonesia. If you’re looking to take a trip to this ‘land of the gods’, here...
Where to experience the Crazy Rich Asians life for yourself
Whenever I hear a best-selling novel is getting the Hollywood treatment, I tend to adjust my expectations on the way into the theatre. But there’s one film I have high hopes for – Crazy Rich Asians, a romantic comedy...
Travel lessons I wish I learned earlier
When you’re first finding your feet in the travel world, it can be easy to overcomplicate things. But, as you get older, you soon pick up a few tricks that not only make the travel experience more enjoyable but also...
The simplest ways to avoid jet lag
There are two types of people in this world: those two suffer from jet lag, and those who don’t. There are few things more annoying than arriving to a new destination only to feel the overwhelming desire to crawl into a...
Chef Adam Liaw’s foodie guide to Singapore
It’s no secret that Singapore holds a special place in my heart. Home to an eclectic mix of cultures, from Chinese to Indian and Malay, Singapore is like visiting multiple countries in one day – and its food...
The truth about Halong Bay
Thinking of a trip to Vietnam? Halong Bay is a name that’s going to come up a lot in your planning. A UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site known for its towering limestone islands, emerald waters, and myriad of traditional...
Six places worth getting lost in
I love an urban escape as much as the next man, but sometimes it’s nice to leave the big city behind and reconnect with the natural world. While places like Springbrook National Park and the rolling hills of the Byron...
Is this the best view on the Gold Coast?
The Q1 Tower is an icon on the Gold Coast, an Olympic-torch inspired sentinel of glass and steel rising 322.5 metres above the streets of Surfers Paradise. When it officially opened back in 2005, it briefly held the...
Where to find the best street art in Singapore
Street art is my kryptonite. As soon as I spot a stencil or mural hidden in the backstreets of a city, I make it my mission to seek out as much as I can. One place I didn’t think I’d find much, mostly due to its...